User Guide

UPS Startup

Powerware

FERRUPS FE/QFE UPS (500 VA–18 kVA) User’s Guide : Rev A www.powerware.com

NOTE If the ALARM indicator is on, read the alarm message on the control panel

display, turn the ON/OFF and DC switches to the OFF position, and call your service

representative.

For Plug-Receptacle UPSs: Turn the AC input power on at the

service panel. The AC LINE indicator illuminates. After a few

seconds, the UPS switches from battery power to AC input

power. The BATTERY POWER indicator turns off.

For Hardwired UPSs: Turn the AC line disconnect switch to the

ON position. The AC LINE indicator illuminates. After a few

seconds, the UPS switches from battery power to AC input

power. The BATTERY POWER indicator turns off. Now, turn

the UPS bypass switch (either on the back of the UPS or

mounted nearby) to the UPS position.

NOTE The UPS and external battery cabinets are shipped with the batteries charged.

However, batteries may lose some of the charge during shipping and storage. You can

use the UPS immediately after unpacking, but it may not provide the full-rated backup

time during a power failure. Upon initial startup, the UPS may need to operate for

24 hours before the battery is fully charged and full battery-backup time is available. If

the CHARGING indicator is illuminated, operate the UPS for 24 hours to fully charge

the battery.

5. For Plug-Receptacle UPSs: Plug the equipment you want to

protect into the UPS receptacles and turn on the equipment. If

the ALARM indicator illuminates, see “Alarms” on page 59.

For Hardwired UPSs: Turn on the equipment connected to the

UPS. If the ALARM indicator illuminates, see “Alarms” on

page 59.

6. Set the time and date using the control panel.

NOTE The correct time and date for is needed for the UPS alarm and inverter logs.

Reset the time and date whenever the UPS has been shut down.

Time is parameter 0; see “Parameters” on page 32 for more

information. To set the time, follow these steps:

Press this key: Display shows:

[DISPLAY]

'LVSOD\

[0] 'LVSOD\ 

[ENTER]  7LPH 

[PROGRAM]  3JP